On the final regular season game and potentially the last football game at Candlestick Park, Evan McDonald of San Diego throws his hands up in a moment of glory as the 49ers score a touchdown in the final minutes of the game against the Atalanta Falcons on Monday Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco Calif. less

On the final regular season game and potentially the last football game at Candlestick Park, Evan McDonald of San Diego throws his hands up in a moment of glory as the 49ers score a touchdown in the final ... more

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Fireworks at the stadium after 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons during the last game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on December 23rd, 2013.

Fireworks at the stadium after 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons during the last game at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, Calif., on December 23rd, 2013.

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A general view of the stadium as the San Francisco 49ers play the Atlanta Falcons during a Monday Night Football game which will be the last regular season game to be held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA, Monday, December 23, 2013. less

A general view of the stadium as the San Francisco 49ers play the Atlanta Falcons during a Monday Night Football game which will be the last regular season game to be held at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, ... more

Photo: Michael Short, The Chronicle

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Smoke from fireworks hangs in the air during a ceremony honoring the history of the stadium after a 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. This will be the last regular-season game at Candlestick Park. less

Smoke from fireworks hangs in the air during a ceremony honoring the history of the stadium after a 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. This ... more

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San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon (24) gestures toward the home fans after the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. It is the last home game the 49ers will have at Candlestick Park before the stadium is demolished. less

San Francisco 49ers running back Anthony Dixon (24) gestures toward the home fans after the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, ... more

San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) returns an interception eighty-nine yards for a victory-clinching touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) returns an interception eighty-nine yards for a victory-clinching touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta ... more

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) hands his cap to a young fan after the 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-24 at Candlestick Park on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) hands his cap to a young fan after the 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-24 at Candlestick Park on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) celebrates after a tackle in which his helmet was knocked off, during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) celebrates after a tackle in which his helmet was knocked off, during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at ... more

A fan holds a seat that he removed after a 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The fan was later persuaded to leave the seat behind by another individual. This will be the last regular-season game at Candlestick Park. less

A fan holds a seat that he removed after a 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The fan was later persuaded to leave the seat behind by ... more

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A fan stands next to two seats that were dismantled for souvenirs after a 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. This will be the last regular-season game at Candlestick Park. less

A fan stands next to two seats that were dismantled for souvenirs after a 49ers game against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. This will be the last ... more

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. It is the last home game the 49ers will have at Candlestick Park before the stadium is demolished. less

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) walks off the field after the 49ers defeated the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. It is the last ... more

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice, center, is joined on the field by former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens, right, for a ceremony after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Falcons, 34-24, in the last home game the 49ers will have at Candlestick Park before the stadium is demolished. less

Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice, center, is joined on the field by former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens, right, for a ceremony after the game between the San Francisco ... more

Boyz II Men performs during a post-game ceremony after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Falcons, 34-24, in the last home game the 49ers will have at Candlestick Park before the stadium is demolished. less

Boyz II Men performs during a post-game ceremony after the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The 49ers defeated ... more

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San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26), center, intercepts a Hail Mary pass thrown by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2), (not pictured), at the conclusion of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The 49ers defeated the Falcons, 34-24, in the last home game the 49ers will have at Candlestick Park before the stadium is demolished. less

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26), center, intercepts a Hail Mary pass thrown by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2), (not pictured), at the conclusion of the game between the San ... more

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) wrestle for a pass during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The pass was intercepted by San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) and returned for an eighty-nine yard touchdown. less

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tramaine Brock (26) and Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) wrestle for a pass during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta ... more

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81), right, and San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Ray McDonald (91) congratulate each other after San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53), not pictured, returned an interception eighty-nine yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) avoids oncoming tacklers Atlanta Falcons cornerback Robert Alford (23) and Atlanta Falcons strong safety William Moore (25) during the third quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scores a touchdown on a four yard run during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) scores a touchdown on a four yard run during the fourth quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday ... more

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) breaks up a pass meant for Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) in the 2nd quarter of Monday night's game on Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis (52) breaks up a pass meant for Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) in the 2nd quarter of Monday night's game on Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

Former 49er Dwight Clark kneels over the spot in the end zone, on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif., where he caught "The Catch" at Candlestick Park to win the NFC Championship game against the Dallas Cowboys in 1982. less

Former 49er Dwight Clark kneels over the spot in the end zone, on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif., where he caught "The Catch" at Candlestick Park to win the NFC Championship game against the ... more

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) is brought down after a reception during the third quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) is brought down after a reception during the third quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday ... more

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) catches a pass during the first quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The play was negated due to offensive pass interference. less

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Michael Crabtree (15) catches a pass during the first quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in ... more

San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) takes down Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) after an 11 yard gain in the first quarter of Monday night's game at Candlestick Park on Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) takes down Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) after an 11 yard gain in the first quarter of Monday night's game at Candlestick Park on Dec. 23, 2013 ... more

Former San Francisco Giants stars Willie McCovey, left, and Willie Mays participate in the pregame ceremony before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

Former San Francisco Giants stars Willie McCovey, left, and Willie Mays participate in the pregame ceremony before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday ... more

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) takes a hit after unloading a pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) takes a hit after unloading a pass during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday, Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh gestures during the second quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh gestures during the second quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, ... more

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) dives for a pass during the second quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. The pass feel incomplete. less

San Francisco 49ers tight end Vance McDonald (89) dives for a pass during the second quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in ... more

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gestures to his offense during the second quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) gestures to his offense during the second quarter of the game between the San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons at Candlestick Park on Monday December 23, 2013 in San ... more

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) and linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) break up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) during the 2nd quarter of Monday night's game on Dec. 23, 2013 in San Francisco, Calif. less

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Carlos Rogers (22) and linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) break up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) during the 2nd quarter of Monday night's game on ... more